Job Description:Lead the construction and alignment of the S&OP (including input of Sales, MKT, Activity Mgmt and Supply) in the short and long term - 18 months - which will serve as the basis for the production plan and financial planning, using the 6 Step Signature Demand, with key responsibility of Traditional channel.What are we looking for?University Diploma/College Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Operations, Business, Marketing or related.2-3 years of experience in planning or operations within a FMCG environment.Experience in any forecasting tool (SAP, JDA, IBP) is highly received.What will be your key responsibilities?Lead demand planning process: Pre-demand meetings, gap analysis and short term. Issue recommendations to ensure the process facilitates consensus on a 18+ period demand plan.Collaborate with all key stakeholders to ensure that forecast includes: innovation, market trends, point of sales activation, customer negotiations, supply constrained lines, etc.Analyze sales periodically and track performance against forecasted quantities. Adjust statistical forecast and/or assumptions accordingly.Identify and communicate risks and opportunities. Enable decision making through a clear and consistent visibility to sales and management team.Understand and use statistical models/system capability to maximize sales forecast accuracy.Collaborate with supply planning to ensure that the demand plan translates into shipments & customer need.Challenge and risk-assess building blocks, baseline key assumptions and isolates external or one-timer events.What can you expect from Mars?Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.#J-18808-Ljbffr